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PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
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Model AA·5A'CHEETAH
1977 1197~ 11979
THIS HANDBOOK INCLUDES THE MATERIAL REQUIRED TO BE
FURN~SH~9 TO TI1E PILOT BY FA~ PART 23.
SERIAL~O. __ --.- __ --..,- __
REGISTRATION NO. ____ _
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Gulfstream ~e Corporation
Ac:arraa 91MPANY
Savannah, Georgie, U.S.A.
Issued: January 15, 1977
Revision 4: March 2, 1988

© 1988 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this publication. No part may
be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any
part or form
or by any means, electronic, photoCopying, microfilm, microfiche, mechanical,
or
otherwise, without priorwritten pe~mission of Gulfstream AerospaceCorporation.

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GULFSTREAMAEROSPACE
MODEL AA·5A
CH EEl AH
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GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
MODEL AA·5A CHEETAH
Revised: March 2, 1968
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GULFSTREAM AMERICAN
.",~PEL AA·5A CHEETAH
WELCOME ABOARD!
WE LCOME ABOARD
Your AA·5A Cheetah has been designed and constructed to provide you with a
responsive
four·place airplanE! to serve combortably and economically your needs
for either pleasure or busine~s. flying.
This handbook has been prepared to help you obtain the maximum pleasure and
utility from your airplane. Read it carefully, review it frequently, and keep it with
you in the airplane at all times.
With proper operational techniques and good maintenance, your Gulfstream I
American Cheetah should serve you well. Get to know your Gulfstream American
Dealer. He is equipped to provide any assistance that may be required.
Revised: February 15, 1979

PERFORMANCE·
SPECIFICATIONS
GU LFSTREAMAME RICAN
MODEL AA·5A CHEETAH
PERFORMANCE-SPECIFICATIONS-
SPEED:
MaxillllHll at
SI~<l Level 136 KNOTS
Cruise,
IlJ"u Power at 8500 FI. 127 K~IOTS
Cruise, 65"0 Power at 8500 FI. 118 KNOTS
CRUISE: Recommended
Lean Mixture with fuel allowance for engine start,
taxi, takeoff, climb ann 45 minutes reserve at 50% power.
75% Power at 8500 FI. . . ... 657 NM
51 Gallons USilble Fuel . . . 5 HRS: 15 MIN
75% Power at 8500 Ft. . . . . . ... 448 NM
37 Gallons Usable Fuel . . . 3 HRS: 38 MIN
RATE OF CLIMB AT SEA LEVEL .. 660 FPM
SERVICE
CEILING. . . . . .12,650 FT
TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE:
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Ground Roll ..... .
Total Distance Over 50·Ft Obstacle
LANDING PERFORMANCE:
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.880 Fl ').
· 1600 FT
Ground Roll
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Total Distance Over 50·Ft Obstacle
STALL SPEED (CAS):
Flaps Up, Power
Off ...
Flaps Down, Power Off
MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT.
STANDARD EMPTY WEIGHT:
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE (Normal Category)
WING
LOADING: Pouncls/Sq Ft
POWER LOADING: Pounds/HP
TOTAL FUEL CAPACITY
Standard Tanks ..... .
Optional Long Range Tanks
01 L CAPACITY ..... .
ENGINE: Avco Lycoming .. .
150 BHP at 2700 RPM
PROPELLER: Fixed, Diameter
· .380 FT
· 1100 FT
.55 KNOTS
.53 KNOTS
2200 l.BS
1286 l.BS
.120 l.8S
15.7
.. 14.7
38 GAl.
52.6 GAL
· . 80TS
.0·320·E2G
... 73 IN.
•Performance specifications are based upon stanrlarn atmosphere, zero wind, a~l.
gross weight conditions.
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MODEL AA·5A CHEETAH TABLE OF CONTENTS
TAB~E OF CONTENTS
GENERAL .,
LIMITATIONS
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
PERFORMANCE
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WEIGHT & BALANCE/
EQUIPMENT LIST
AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
AIRPLANE HANDLING.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
SUPPLEMENTS
(Optional Systems Description
& Operating Procedures)
SAFETY INFORMATION ..... .
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SECTION
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WARRANTY GULFSTREAM AMERICAN
MODEL AA-5A CHEETAH
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN CORPORATION (herein GULFSTREAM ~)'
AME RICAN), warrants each new aircraft and part thereof manufactured by it,
together with all new aircraft equipment and accessories bearing the name
"GULFSTREAM AMERICAN," to be free from defects in material and work-
manship under normal use and service, but extends no warranty of any kind,
expressed or implied,
to any items not manufactured by GULFSTREAM
AMERICAN, or not so bearing its name, whether incorporated into or installed in
the aircraft, except thilt the workmanship involved in installing such items is
warranted to be without defect. The obligation of GULFS'fREAM AMERICAN
under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair, at the option of
GUL FSTR EAM AME R.ICAN, of any such aircraft, or any part or accessory which
shall within six (6) months (twelve (12) months dn 1978 and subsequent models)
of operation be found defective. Such aircraft, part or accessory is to be returned
to a GULFSTREAM AMERICAN DEALER upon which examination by
GULFSTR
EAM AME RICAN, shall disclose to its reasonable satisfaction to have
been thus defective. This warranty shall
not in any way apply to or cover any
products which are
in GULFSTREAM AMERICAN's opinion damaged as a result
of being in any manner altered or repaired outside of the factory of
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN or that shall have been subject to misuse
or
negligence.
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN makes no warranty whatsoever with respect to
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gines, radios, prorellers, ignition apparatus, st<Jrting devices, generators, batteries,
or
other trade accessories, inasmuch as such products are generally warranted
separately by their respective manufacturers.
"THESE WARRANTY PROVISIONS ARE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, STATUtORY OR IMPLIED IN FACT
OR BY LAW, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ~~ERCHANT
ABI LlTY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION
OR LIABILITY ON THE PART OF GULFSTREAM
AMERICAN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OF ANY NATURE t~/HATSOEVER.
GULFSTREAM AME RICAN NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY
OTHER PERSON
OR AUSINESS ORGANIZATION TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY
OTHER WARRANTY
OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE,
USE OR OPERATION Or- ITS PRODUCTS."
IMMEDIATELY
ON COMMENCING FIRST USE OF AN AIRCRAFT, A WAR-
RANTY VALIDATION CARD MUST BE FILLED OUT AND MAILED TO THE
ATTENTION OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE i\~ANAGER, COMMERCIAL
LIGHT AIRCRAFT, P.O. BOX 2206, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 31402. NO ")
WARRANTY CLAIMS WILL FlE HONORED IF THIS CARD IS NOT ON FILE
AT THE FACTORY. .
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GULFSTREAM AMERICAN
J, M6bEL AA-5A CHEETAH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Three View "
Introduction , ,
Descriptive Data
Engine, ,
Propeller , ,
Fuel
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SECTION 1
'GENERAL
Oil . , . , , .. , . , " ..
Maximum Certificated Weights
Standard Airplane Weights
Cabin and Entry Dimensions . .
Baggage Space and Entry Dimensions
Specific Loadings
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Symbols, Abbreviations and Terminology ...
General Airspeed Terminology and Symbols
Meteorological TerminolQgy
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Engine Power Terminologv
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Airplane Performance and :Flight Planning Terminology
Weight and Balance Terminology .......... .
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
NOTES:
1. Wheel base length 5'4".
2. Minimum turning radius 19' 11".
3. Pivot point - center of main gear tire.
GULFSTREAM AMERICAN
MODEL AA-5A CHEETAH
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